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Komen

Komen is a term that can refer to several different subjects, including a Dutch verb, a surname, and a prominent nonprofit organization, among others.

In language, komen is the infinitive form of the Dutch verb meaning "to come." It appears in

As a surname, Komen is of Dutch origin and may be found among people of Dutch heritage

The most widely known use of the capitalized form is the nonprofit organization Susan G. Komen for

Geography and other uses: Komen also appears as a place name in some regions, and may appear

ordinary
sentences
and
forms
such
as
komt
(he/she/it
comes)
and
kwamen
(they
came).
and
in
communities
abroad.
It
is
used
as
a
family
name
in
various
countries.
the
Cure,
commonly
referred
to
as
Komen.
The
organization
was
founded
in
1982
by
Nancy
G.
Brinker
in
memory
of
her
sister
Susan
G.
Komen
and
focuses
on
breast
cancer
awareness,
research
funding,
education,
advocacy,
and
patient
support.
It
operates
a
network
of
regional
affiliates
and
programs,
including
fundraising
events
such
as
Race
for
the
Cure.
in
other
proper
names
derived
from
it.
As
a
term,
it
can
occur
in
branding,
literature,
and
personal
names,
reflecting
its
diverse
uses
across
languages
and
cultures.